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FN53 AEB

2003 Saab 9-5

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

176,090 mi
Last recorded176,090 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Saab 9-596,828 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN53 AEB
MakeSaab
Model9-5
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 176,090 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn all rear rose joints have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2019 170,735 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2019 170,735 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 165,547 miles

Center and rear exhaust box deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 160,625 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 154,581 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 145,527 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 145,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 129,550 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 129,550 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust System Corroded

Pass 14 Oct 2013 116,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

head lamps in poor condition

Pass 20 Oct 2012 108,722 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 108,722 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 104,011 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 94,218 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 91,667 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 91,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 88,449 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 87,949 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2007 87,949 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 67,299 miles

front and rear number plates are starting to deteriate

How Reliable is the Saab 9-5?

Based on 735,114 MOT tests across 55,671 vehicles.

74.3%
Pass Rate
7,075
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
55,671
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 28,935
position lamp(s) not working 13,798
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 13,560
Registration plate lamp not working 10,446
Brake pipe excessively corroded 9,497
Full Saab 9-5 reliability report

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FN53 AEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 Saab 9-5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 96,828 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 28,935 recorded failures. If you're considering buying FN53 AEB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-5 typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Saab 9-5 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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FN53 AEB is a 2003 Saab 9-5, first registered on 6 November 2003.

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